Former Indian Ambassador Expresses Gratitude After Appointment as Delhi's New LG
Tarunjeet Singh Sandhu, the former Indian ambassador to the U.S., has been appointed as the new Lieutenant Governor of Delhi. He expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, emphasizing his commitment to serving the people of Delhi. This appointment comes amid a significant administrative reshuffle by President Droupadi Murmu, which also saw other key appointments across various states. Sandhu's dedication to public service and his previous candidacy for the BJP in the upcoming elections highlight his active role in Indian politics. Read on to learn more about the reshuffle and the reactions from political leaders.
| Mar 6, 2026, 15:02 IST
Tarunjeet Singh Sandhu's Commitment to Serve
On Friday, Tarunjeet Singh Sandhu, the former Indian ambassador to the United States, expressed his gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Amit Shah following his appointment as the new Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Delhi. In a social media post, Sandhu emphasized his dedication to serving the people of the national capital with humility and commitment. He stated, 'I extend my heartfelt thanks to the esteemed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for granting me the opportunity to serve the public as the LG of Delhi. His leadership and visionary guidance have always inspired me. I am also grateful to Home Minister Amit Shah for his trust and guidance. I am committed to serving Delhi and the nation with dedication, loyalty, and humility.'
Administrative Reshuffle Ahead of Rajya Sabha Elections
On Thursday, President Droupadi Murmu implemented a significant administrative reshuffle involving governors and lieutenant governors across the country, just before the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. As part of this reshuffle, Tarunjeet Singh Sandhu has been appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, succeeding VK Saxena. Sandhu was also a candidate for the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Additionally, senior leader Nand Kishore Yadav has been appointed as the Governor of Nagaland, while retired Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain has been designated as the Governor of Bihar.
Congratulatory Messages from Bihar Minister
Bihar Minister Deepak Prakash congratulated Nand Kishore Yadav and retired Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain on their new appointments. Prakash remarked, 'I congratulate him (Hasnain). His tenure will focus on the progress and development of Bihar, and he will also consider how he can assist the Bihar government in this regard... I also congratulate Nand Kishore Yadav. He will now take on a new role.' In other notable changes, Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla has been appointed as the Governor of Telangana, while Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma has been transferred to Maharashtra.